The NFL announced the nominees for this year's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
The winner will be revealed at NFL Honors at Feb. 5, 2026 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
The Man of the Year trophy salutes a commitment to philanthropy and community impact. Each team nominates one player per season who had a humanitarian influence on the organization's city.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead won the award last year's NFL Honors ceremony .
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees list
Here are the 32 nominees for the 2025 season.
Arizona Cardinals : Kelvin Beachum
Atlanta Falcons: A.J. Terrell Jr.
Baltimore Ravens : Derrick Henry
Buffalo Bills: Dion Dawkins
Carolina Panthers: Austin Corbett
Chicago Bears: DJ Moore
Cincinnati Bengals: Ted

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